Grobuskie v. Shipman Koal Co.

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

The only question raised by this appeal is whether there was competent testimony to show that the accidental injury sustained by claimant resulted in the growth or development of the cancer, which immediately caused his disability for the period compensation was allowed. If there was the judgment must be affirmed: Stahl v. Watson Coal Co., 268 Pa. 452.

The following facts may be summarized from the testimony : Claimant was at work, on April 10, 1920, timbering on a pitch in defendant’s mine. While in the act' of setting up a prop, a second prop slid down the pitch and…